Nová Dubnica
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Nová Dubnica Location of Nová Dubnica in the Trenčín Region Nová Dubnica Location of Nová Dubnica in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°56′N 18°08′E / 48.93°N 18.14°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trenčín Region |
| District | Ilava District |
| First mentioned | 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peter Marušinec |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.25 km2 (4.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 258 m (846 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 10,272 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 185 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 42[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | IL |
| Website | www |
Nová Dubnica (German: Neudubnitz; Hungarian: Újtölgyes; Czech: Nová Dubnice) is a town in Trenčín Region, Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 258 metres (846 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.25 km2 (4.34 sq mi) (2024).[4]
It is located in the Ilava Basin at the foothills of the Strážovské vrchy mountains.
History
The town was established in the 1950s originally for the purpose of housing workers of the local heavy machinery factory Závody ťažkého strojárstva. Therefore, it can be described as a bedroom community. Construction started in 1951, and became separate from Dubnica nad Váhom and from parts of cadastral areas of Trenčianske Teplice and Veľký Kolačin municipalities in 1957 and was named Nová Dubnica and received town rights in 1960. In 1971 municipality of Kolačín made of Malý Kolačín and Velký Kolačín was annexed to the town.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10,906 | — |
| 1980 | 12,488 | +14.5% |
| 1991 | 12,590 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 12,358 | −1.8% |
| 2011 | 11,466 | −7.2% |
| 2021 | 10,884 | −5.1% |
| Source: Censuses[5][6] | ||
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 12,559 | 12,032 | 11,262 | 10,272 |
| Difference | −4.19% | −6.39% | −8.79% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 10,381 | 10,272 |
| Difference | −1.04% |
It has a population of 10,272 people (31 December 2024).[8]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 10,137 | 93.13% |
| Not found out | 637 | 5.85% |
| Czech | 184 | 1.69% |
| Total | 10,884 |
In year 2021 was 10,884 people by ethnicity 10,137 as Slovak, 637 as Not found out, 184 as Czech, 35 as Other, 27 as Hungarian, 23 as Russian, 12 as German, 10 as Ukrainian, 10 as Rusyn, 9 as English, 7 as Moravian, 6 as Italian, 6 as Serbian, 4 as Romani, 4 as Polish, 3 as Jewish, 3 as Croatian, 2 as Korean, 2 as Canadian, 1 as Irish, 1 as Turkish, 1 as Silesian, 1 as Austrian and 1 as Albanian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 5924 | 54.43% |
| None | 3589 | 32.98% |
| Not found out | 784 | 7.2% |
| Evangelical Church | 257 | 2.36% |
| Total | 10,884 |
In year 2021 was 10,884 people by religion 5924 from Roman Catholic Church, 3589 from None, 784 from Not found out, 257 from Evangelical Church, 56 from Greek Catholic Church, 44 from Ad hoc movements, 34 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 32 from Other, 31 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 25 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 23 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 22 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 15 from Calvinist Church, 15 from Apostolic Church, 8 from Buddhism, 7 from Islam, 5 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 4 from Jewish community, 2 from Hinduism, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 from Baptists Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from United Methodist Church and 1 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Notable people
- Rastislav Blaško, former vice-chairman of Social Democratic Party of Slovakia, born in Ilava in 1971, lived in Nová Dubnica from 1979 to 1987. He is holder of twice bronze medal for 3rd place as the staff member of Slovak FootGolf National Team at the 2. European Team FootGolf Championship EURO FOOTGOLF 2019 in United Kingdom, England and 2021 in Hungary.
- Júlia Liptáková, Slovak model
Interests
The cinema Panorex, which is used for organizing cultural events, was the first panoramic cinema in Slovakia.
Twin towns — sister cities
Nová Dubnica is twinned with:[12][13]
- Dubna, Russia
- Miedźna, Poland
- San Daniele del Friuli, Italy
- Slavičín, Czech Republic
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Statistical lexikon of municipalities 1970-2011" (PDF) (in Slovak).
- ^ "Census 2021 - Population - Basic results". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2021-01-01.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Partnerské mestá". novadubnica.eu (in Slovak). Nová Dubnica. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ^ "Partnerská města a obce". mesto-slavicin.cz (in Czech). Město Slavičín. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
External links
Media related to Nová Dubnica at Wikimedia Commons